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2 January 2025

Dolly Digital® Silent Disco for libraries: lending, talks and audio tours

Dolly Digital® Silent Disco for libraries: lending, talks and audio tours

Libraries have developed beyond book lending into community spaces for knowledge, culture and shared activities. Many are looking for new ways to present their services. Dolly Digital wireless silent disco headphones offer an option for modern library activities.

From public lending and talks to audio tours and quiet workshops, Dolly Digital headphones let people share experiences while keeping the library peaceful.

Using silent disco headphones in libraries

Dolly Digital silent disco headphones give libraries another way to present activities and collections. Their advantages include:

  1. Sharing audio in quiet spaces

Libraries are known for their quiet atmosphere. Dolly Digital headphones let visitors listen to talks, audiobooks and audio tours without disturbing others.

  1. Several channels for different activities

Multiple audio channels let visitors choose what to hear. For example:

, A literary talk on channel 1.

, A tour of the library collection on channel 2.

, A creative writing workshop on channel 3.

  1. Flexibility indoors and outside

Dolly Digital wireless technology makes it easy to organise activities in the library, a nearby park or an outside venue.

  1. Inclusion and accessibility

Headphones can make library activities more inclusive. Visitors who find it hard to hear in busy surroundings, for example, can follow the audio clearly.

Ways to use Dolly Digital headphones in libraries

Here are some activities libraries can offer with Dolly Digital headphones:

  • Quiet talks and audiobook sessions

Organise talks or book presentations that visitors hear through headphones. Speakers can speak with enthusiasm without worrying about disturbing other people.

  • Educational workshops

Use headphones for digital literacy courses, language training or mindfulness sessions. Different channels let participants choose the instructions or guidance that suit them.

  • Virtual tours

Let visitors explore the library’s history or the background of special collections through an audio tour with Dolly Digital headphones. This suits both individuals and groups.

  • Film and music evenings

Hold a quiet film evening or music session with audio through headphones. Everyone chooses their own volume while other library visitors remain undisturbed.

  • Language courses and reading groups

Offer instructions or discussions in different languages or at different levels through headphones, so people can take part at their own level.

Practical advantages for libraries

Alongside new activities, Dolly Digital products offer practical benefits for libraries:

, Efficient use of space: Activities can share a space without disturbing other visitors.

, Easy to use: The headphones are straightforward to operate and quick to set up.

, Durable: Dolly Digital headphones are made to withstand regular use and last.

, Accessible: Headphones help you organise inclusive events for a broad audience.

Getting started with Dolly Digital in libraries

Using Dolly Digital headphones is straightforward and flexible. Libraries can hire headphones for one-off events or buy a set for regular use. Dolly Digital also provides support, from installation manuals to technical help.

These steps can help you get started:

  1. Choose your activity: decide whether to use the headphones for talks, tours, workshops or other events.

  2. Plan your channels: arrange the audio channels around your content and audience.

  3. Explain how it works: tell visitors how to use the headphones and which channels are available.

  4. Evaluate: collect feedback from participants to improve future activities.

More options for library activities

Dolly Digital gives libraries more ways to engage visitors through small talks, educational workshops and audio tours. These activities can support a library’s role as a modern centre for knowledge.

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